The politics of Papua New Guinea takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, whereby the prime minister is the head of government.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — In a dramatic turn of events, the government numbers have shifted to the Parliamentary Opposition camp as the looming Vote-of-No-Confidence against …

The gunshot incident involving peaceful protestors at the University of Papua New Guinea in 2016 and the events of January 10, 2024, are prime examples of the lengths to which leaders will go …

Jan 3, 2025 · As Papua New Guinea prepares to mark 50 years of independence from Australia in 2025, the government faces a host of matters that need to be sorted, urgently. Don Wiseman …

Feb 15, 2024 · And with the Opposition only just nominating Allan Bird as the alternative prime minister, a motion would appear unlikely in the immediate term. But a day in PNG politics can …

Jan 11, 2023 · Papua New Guinea’s 2022 elections suffered from a host of problems, following a pattern plaguing the country’s polls for years. At least 50 people died in election-related …

Latest news on politics in Papua New Guinea (PNG), marked by a diverse range of challenges, including governance issues and resource management. The political landscape in PNG is …

Sep 11, 2024 · Papua New Guinea has faced votes of no confidence stretching back to independence in 1977. Just two years after PNG started its first Parliament, the country's first …

Guinea expect of the new government and those in power? This analysis attempts to address how key trends in PNG’s politics will impact upon both the bureaucracy and regulatory environment.

Nov 22, 2024 · Just before 4pm, Tari Pori MP, James Marape was elected Prime Minister for the 11th Government of Papua New Guinea unopposed with 97 votes to Nil. Marape’s election as …